Laurent Killias | Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Laurent Killias

Partner
Dr., LL.M.

Feldeggstrasse 4
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
T +41 44 217 91 11
laurent.killias@pestalozzilaw.com

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Laurent Killias is an excellent litigator who has built a reputation as an equally excellent arbitrator.

Chambers & Partners, 2024

He is extremely experienced, an eminent advocate with a very assured touch in court.

Chambers & Partners, 2024

He provides excellent risk analysis and superb strategies to mitigate those risks.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

Laurent Killias is extremely smart and knowledgeable. He employs great strategy and always maintains a friendly and productive working environment on the case.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2022

Laurent Killias is among the best in Switzerland in the field of international arbitration.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2021

Laurent Killias is a very experienced litigator and arbitration practitioner. He is focused on high-end work and provides in-depth analysis combined with pragmatic solutions that serve the client’s needs.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2021

Laurent Killias is a partner in Pestalozzi's dispute resolution team and head of the arbitration group in Zurich. He concentrates on international arbitrational and commercial litigation in complex disputes. In addition to representing parties, Laurent Killias is frequently chosen as party-appointed arbitrator and chairman in international arbitrations.

Career

1994
  • University of London (King's College): LLM
1993
  • University of Zurich: Dr. iur.
1990
  • Bar admission: Switzerland
1988
  • District Court of Meilen: law clerk
1987
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur.

Languages

English, French, German

Expertise & Industries

Litigation & Arbitration

Membership

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • German Institute of Arbitration (DIS)
  • Swiss Arbitration Academy (SAA), co-founder and member of the Academic Council
  • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
  • Wissenschaftliche Vereinigung für Internationales Verfahrensrecht e.V.

Deals and Cases

Pestalozzi advises Bank Vontobel on its successful completion of the US program for Swiss banks without Vontobel having to pay a financial penalty

04.01.2017

Pestalozzi advises Bank Vontobel on its successful completion of the US program for Swiss banks without Vontobel having to pay a financial penalty

Publications

International Arbitration 2023 - Switzerland

By Laurent Killias, Christine Moehler: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, London 2023

International Arbitration 2022 - Switzerland

By Laurent Killias, Christine Moehler: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, London 2022

International Arbitration 2021 - Switzerland

By Laurent Killias, Christine Moehler: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, London 2021
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